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A Message From KCDW Chair – Carolyn Bird Salazar

Hi all! I am excited to be the new Chair of the Kane County Democratic Women. I am one of the founding members and have seen over these last 4 years how effective it is when women come together in a common cause. Women are bridge-builders, collaborators and frankly, doers! My vision going forward is … Read more

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Celebrating Black History Month: Mamie and Maxine

The Civil Rights Movement brought about heroes who were cast into that position by tragedy, not by choice. Two of those heroes who inspired others and transformed the movement were mothers: Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till, and Maxine McNair, the mother of Denise McNair. As you recall, Emmett was the 14-year-old boy murdered … Read more

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Kane County Democratic Women “5th Annual Election of Officers”

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird-Salazar Chair, email ST. CHARLES, February 26, 2022 – Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) held its 5th Annual Election of Officers at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles. Members cast their votes for Carolyn Bird-Salazar, Chair, Theresa Barreiro, Vice Chair, Lois Swatscheno, Treasurer, and Kim Young, Secretary. … Read more

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Share the Love – Petition Sign & Drive

The Aurora Township Democrats and the Kane County Democratic Women are sponsoring a petition sign and drive event on Saturday, February 12. It provides the perfect opportunity to provide support for candidates who work hard for our community and for all working families. They need our signatures to get on the November ballot. At the … Read more

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Around the County – Jan. 2022

Upcoming events are taking place across Kane County. If you are available to participate, come out in support of circulating petitions to ensure our candidates get on the ballot. A Unity in Community Day of Giving is also taking place (see the flyer). Kane County Democrats The 2022 Truman Dinner is Sunday, February 27 from … Read more

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO NOW MATTERS

American voices are growing in the nation to what they view is the slow pace of progress since President Biden’s election. Yet, a first year that weathered rolling storms across our nation saw a newly elected president piloting in strong, steady, and stable leadership. The president and his administration presided over the highest distribution of … Read more

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Merry Christmas, Happy New Year

As we draw down to the last days of 2021, KCDW looks forward to our 5th Annual Meeting and Election of Officers, taking place on January 22, 2022. Members will gather at the Hickory Knolls Nature Center in St. Charles from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (For information on the event Click Here.) Guest speakers include … Read more

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Every Vote Counts Receives Rave Reviews

A part of the mission of KCDW is to “create positive change through engagement, education, and empowerment.” On November 6, KCDW held a nonpartisan forum at Gail Borden Library entitled “Every Vote Counts! Can Voting and Integrity Still Be Used in the Same Sentence?” The speakers were Brian Pollock, representing Jack Cunningham, Kane County Clerk, … Read more

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Build Back Better Infrastructure Bill to Bring $17 Billion to Illinois

Words like “modest,” “small-positive,” and “slightly stronger,” growth are the words economists are using in their lackluster praise for what has been called a, “big win” with the House passage of the $1 trillion public works bill passed late last Friday. This lukewarm reception doesn’t do justice to the hard won fight to get this … Read more

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Sycamore Parade with Lauren Underwood

The 2022 Congressional campaign started this past weekend as Sycamore residents lined both sides of the street on October 31 to celebrate the annual Pumpkin Festival parade and cheer for their favorite political candidates. Both Kane and DeKalb County Democrats lined up behind Lauren’s pumpkin float to march along with Lauren as she greeted and … Read more

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Campaign Kickoff Reception – Judge Rene Cruz

Gil Law Group is hosting a fundraiser for Judge Rene Cruz for Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 605 N. Broadway, Ave., Aurora, IL 60505, from 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. CLICK HERE for Flyer. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kelly Marie Murphy at 224-999-4690 or kellymarie@kmmconsultiing.com.